weigela

wei·ge·la

any of a genus (Weigela) of shrubs of the honeysuckle family, with clusters of bell-shaped flowers; esp., a widely cultivated species (W. florida) with dark red flowers

also called wei·ge′lia

Origin of weigela

ModL, after C. E. Weigel (1748-1831), German physician

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weigela

noun

Any of various deciduous shrubs of the genus Weigela of Asia, especially W. florida, widely cultivated for its pink, white, or red flowers.

Origin of weigela

New Latin genus name after Christian Ehrenfried Weigel (1748-1831), German physician

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Noun

(plural weigelas)

(botany) Any plant of the genus Weigela.

Proper noun

Weigela f

A taxonomic genus within the family Caprifoliaceae "” the weigelas.

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